Senior Applications Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Pursue new business opportunities by coordinating with multifunctional teams to develop competitive product proposals that align with HL Mando’s business plan.
• Support Customer requirement analysis in collaboration with multifunctional teams.
• Aid the System Engineer to work on System aspects.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to prepare materials and support technical reviews with Customers.
• Provide support by tracking Customer packaging info and communicating changes.
• Support project timelines for engineering deliverables and coordinate with PM to oversee manufacturing deliverables.
• Program open issues and PDT meetings: track and maintain issue lists, flag unresolved items early, collaborate with PM and team to drive closure, and schedule/lead customer PDT meetings.
• Collaborate with PM, MDT, and Design Engineer to gather information for gate reviews, and flag potential issues or roadblocks early.
• Collaborate with PM, MDT, and Design Engineer to gather information for gate reviews, and flag potential issues or roadblocks early.
• Collaborate with PM, MDT, and Design Engineer to gather information for gate reviews, and flag potential issues or roadblocks early.
• Coordinate efforts to complete all phases of the Product Development Process (APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, KPC definition, etc).
• Oversee all prototype builds, with help and collaboration from Design Engineer, Test Coordinator and PM. Identify alternative approaches to optimize lead-time and reduce costs.
• Lead DV/PV activities with support from Design Engineer, PM, and Technicians; write and track DVP&R, MES Spec, summarize results and review with Design Engineer, and present findings to Customers while negotiating countermeasure timing.
• Implement methods to solve the issues (statistical knowledge, Red X, QR Sigma, BPSS).
• Lead the multifunctional team to support plant efforts during manufacturing reviews, trials and documentation.
• Lead capture of lessons learned and ensure corrective actions are implemented and shared with Team Members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required; equivalent experience in testing or technical sales may be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in product engineering and product development or related field.
• Preference given to candidates with OEM customer interaction and a preferred specialization in braking components (calipers, EMB, drum brakes, master cylinder, boosters, or vacuum-less boost products).
• Brake system sizing experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to apply academic knowledge to practical challenges.
• Proficient in MS Office; Visual Basic programming and macro creation a plus.
• Proficient in MS Project.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
• Results-oriented with a sense of ownership.
• Sound judgment and creative decision-making.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to ensure timely delivery.
• Proactive in recommending and implementing process improvements.